Wild Card @ Seattle: What to Watch
Let's cut to the meat of what you need to watch for this Saturday night as we goto Seattle. First off, in the games that we have lost there's one thing in common and that's how the first series on offense and defense do. I guarantee that you will know if we're going to win this game by what we do with the ball on our first offensive series and how we defend the ball on our first defensive stand, its been a domino effect between these two units. If the defense starts the game and gets torched, the offense comes out discouraged and too conservative. If the offense goes 3 and out with minimal gained yardage the defense will come out and give up the score...and then here we go again.
If we go out and do a 3 and out on our first series and then our defense let's them score a td, forget it. The opening drives will show who REALLY wants this game, bar none. This is it, this is the last game for one of these teams. You either play like a champion or you go home. Who's going to have the heart to take this game.
Secondly, the Cowboys will need to watch the dump off passes/screens to Mack Strong, I think Strong has the potential to do some damage like Karney did for New Orleans. Obviously Alexander has the same potential to do damage, but I think a lot of success could come from the unexpected from the Seahawks, clutch plays from the lesser knowns like Strong and the Tight Ends. Holmgren may also utilize the reverse or some sort of trick play against us. We have been horrible in defending the reverse and trick plays.
Thirdly, the middle of the field could be money for the Seahawks. New Orleans, Eagles, and Detroit exploited this in our coverage.
Lastly, the team with the most turnovers WILL lose this game. That means Romo needs to know where the pressure is coming from if he starts to scramble around in the pocket. Throw the ball away don't force passes.
So those are the guts of what needs to happen: First Series on Offense/Defense, Mack Strong and the tight ends on dump offs/screens, reverses, defending the middle of the field, and turnovers.
If we come out move the ball and score and defend the field then I predict the score will be:
Cowboys 27 Seahawks 20
If we come out and everything I discussed gets exploited, then I predict the score will be:
Seahawks 31 Cowboys 17
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12/31/2006
Cash it in Guys, We suck!
Ok, any glimmer of hope or anything positive we may have had is down the drain. Not only did we lose at HOME AGAIN, but we gave up 39 point to the shittiest team in the league. There is no one that is going to change how I feel about the Cowboys right now - no one!
Oh, wait "we're in the tournament" well guess what, that means shit, we have no business being in the playoffs, we've been a win one - lose one team most of the year, the defense has been suspect most of the year, and the wheels have officially fallen off.
With Cowboys Nation is complete dissaray, and the team at an alltime low, we get crushed at Seattle. I'm calling it right now. Seahawks 31 Cowboys 17
We lose at Seattle, that puts us at a 3 game losing streak, and no one believing in Parcells, he's out, and Jerry Jones better get someone worth a shit that can movitate this team, we have the players.
Jerry THROW THE BANK TO JIMMY.
I hope to look back at this blog next week, and I hope Parcells and the Cowboys prove me wrong, but who are we kidding here...
Ok, any glimmer of hope or anything positive we may have had is down the drain. Not only did we lose at HOME AGAIN, but we gave up 39 point to the shittiest team in the league. There is no one that is going to change how I feel about the Cowboys right now - no one!
Oh, wait "we're in the tournament" well guess what, that means shit, we have no business being in the playoffs, we've been a win one - lose one team most of the year, the defense has been suspect most of the year, and the wheels have officially fallen off.
With Cowboys Nation is complete dissaray, and the team at an alltime low, we get crushed at Seattle. I'm calling it right now. Seahawks 31 Cowboys 17
We lose at Seattle, that puts us at a 3 game losing streak, and no one believing in Parcells, he's out, and Jerry Jones better get someone worth a shit that can movitate this team, we have the players.
Jerry THROW THE BANK TO JIMMY.
I hope to look back at this blog next week, and I hope Parcells and the Cowboys prove me wrong, but who are we kidding here...
12/25/2006
Cowboys Lose: Quick Thoughts
Well, like most fans, a part of my Christmas Celebrations went down the drain. What is it about "Big Games" and a team with no real home field advantage -it's pathetic.
Ok, we lost, but we're still in the playoffs. That being said, the next question is: How can we win with the defense in shambles? Answer: We won't..... With this lousy play on defense we won't even beat the Seahawks who appear to be playing as shitty as we do.
Looking over the entire season, and moreover the second part of the season, we have ZERO pass rush, and this exploits our secondary weaknesses - bigtime.
Roy Williams is a hitter, and an intimidater to some wide receivers, but don't ask him to cover. He's horrible in coverage, plain and simple. Overrated? perhaps. I still like Roy Williams, but you have to examine some of the pros vs cons, and I think they are close to even, so he probably stays onboard despite for some calling for his trade.
Anthony Henry is on his last leg, literally. He appears to playing injured, and this is nothing new. Henry has some durability issues, and when he's not 100% look out, he'll give up a shitload of plays. Let's consider upgrading the CB spot with a another shutdown type cornerback.
FS? Don't get me started.
The defensive line has been very disappointing and Parcells has seen it. There's no pressure from Spears or Canty most of the time. Ware cannot do it all by himself., so we will need to consider an upgrade at DE spot.
No matter what we do from here on out, an offseason priority will need to be the defensive line and secondary. Mark it down, start studying up on this years draft prospects and NFL free agents. The defensive pass rush is totally shitty, and we all know it.
Well, like most fans, a part of my Christmas Celebrations went down the drain. What is it about "Big Games" and a team with no real home field advantage -it's pathetic.
Ok, we lost, but we're still in the playoffs. That being said, the next question is: How can we win with the defense in shambles? Answer: We won't..... With this lousy play on defense we won't even beat the Seahawks who appear to be playing as shitty as we do.
Looking over the entire season, and moreover the second part of the season, we have ZERO pass rush, and this exploits our secondary weaknesses - bigtime.
Roy Williams is a hitter, and an intimidater to some wide receivers, but don't ask him to cover. He's horrible in coverage, plain and simple. Overrated? perhaps. I still like Roy Williams, but you have to examine some of the pros vs cons, and I think they are close to even, so he probably stays onboard despite for some calling for his trade.
Anthony Henry is on his last leg, literally. He appears to playing injured, and this is nothing new. Henry has some durability issues, and when he's not 100% look out, he'll give up a shitload of plays. Let's consider upgrading the CB spot with a another shutdown type cornerback.
FS? Don't get me started.
The defensive line has been very disappointing and Parcells has seen it. There's no pressure from Spears or Canty most of the time. Ware cannot do it all by himself., so we will need to consider an upgrade at DE spot.
No matter what we do from here on out, an offseason priority will need to be the defensive line and secondary. Mark it down, start studying up on this years draft prospects and NFL free agents. The defensive pass rush is totally shitty, and we all know it.
12/17/2006
Playoffs Here We Come!
Through the ups and downs of the season, the Cowboys have clinched a playoff birth, and I can assure you no one wants to face us. Without a doubt the biggest catalyst for our resurgence has been Tony Romo. Romo has been the difference maker and I believe that there is no way we are here if Bledsoe stayed as our starter.
Marion Barber III has been a great player, and has been playing like an NFL MVP, lol. Seriously, this guy has improved greatly since his rookie year by leaps and bounds.
Looking ahead, we need to run the table and we should be able to earn a bye-week, I don't see the Saints winning both there remaining games.
Next weeks game will be nothing to overlook. Garcia and Co. have been playing like a playoff team, and we must take them very serious here and keep on rolling!
Let's Go Cowboys!
Through the ups and downs of the season, the Cowboys have clinched a playoff birth, and I can assure you no one wants to face us. Without a doubt the biggest catalyst for our resurgence has been Tony Romo. Romo has been the difference maker and I believe that there is no way we are here if Bledsoe stayed as our starter.
Marion Barber III has been a great player, and has been playing like an NFL MVP, lol. Seriously, this guy has improved greatly since his rookie year by leaps and bounds.
Looking ahead, we need to run the table and we should be able to earn a bye-week, I don't see the Saints winning both there remaining games.
Next weeks game will be nothing to overlook. Garcia and Co. have been playing like a playoff team, and we must take them very serious here and keep on rolling!
Let's Go Cowboys!
11/27/2006
Yep, I called it..Vanderjagt Gone!
I usually never gloat about predictions because I've been wrong several times, but wow! I called it on Nov. 19th. If Romo kept the offense on an explosive level then he (Vanderjagt) would be cut. Today, this prophecy became a reality. Some are shocked, but I am not; moreover, I'm relieved. I mean, as a fan, if you sweat out extra points after TDs, then there is something wrong...barely making extra points! c'mon get that shit outta here!
Vanderjagt has issues, and through 11 games, he could not get his shit together. Good bye and good riddance!
Martin Gramatica has been signed in his place. Yes, he is very average, and will also miss a few long FGs, but he can kick the ball much better on kickoffs. In addition, since we have an explosive offense our games should not be coming down to critical field goals.
Basically what happened today is this: Explosive Offense means no mo' Vandershank
I usually never gloat about predictions because I've been wrong several times, but wow! I called it on Nov. 19th. If Romo kept the offense on an explosive level then he (Vanderjagt) would be cut. Today, this prophecy became a reality. Some are shocked, but I am not; moreover, I'm relieved. I mean, as a fan, if you sweat out extra points after TDs, then there is something wrong...barely making extra points! c'mon get that shit outta here!
Vanderjagt has issues, and through 11 games, he could not get his shit together. Good bye and good riddance!
Martin Gramatica has been signed in his place. Yes, he is very average, and will also miss a few long FGs, but he can kick the ball much better on kickoffs. In addition, since we have an explosive offense our games should not be coming down to critical field goals.
Basically what happened today is this: Explosive Offense means no mo' Vandershank
11/19/2006
Quick Cowboys/Colts Postgame Comments
The Cowboys limited turnovers, limited penalties, and Henry played very well. Great showing by the defense. Let's keep the momentum rolling, amazingly we are still very much in the hunt, and with Romo at the helm fan confidence should be high.
On Vanderjagt: This is my personal opinion, but if the struggles in the kicking game continue and Romo keeps the offense explosive, then we should take the hit and cut Vandy.
Signging Vanderjagt has been the worse free agency signing since Marcellus Wiley. He just sucks, and no consistency at all.
The Cowboys limited turnovers, limited penalties, and Henry played very well. Great showing by the defense. Let's keep the momentum rolling, amazingly we are still very much in the hunt, and with Romo at the helm fan confidence should be high.
On Vanderjagt: This is my personal opinion, but if the struggles in the kicking game continue and Romo keeps the offense explosive, then we should take the hit and cut Vandy.
Signging Vanderjagt has been the worse free agency signing since Marcellus Wiley. He just sucks, and no consistency at all.
Cowboys/Colts: Pregame Thoughts
This will be short and concise, the keys to the game will be tunrovers, penalties, and the play of Anthony Henry.
Henry has been an adequate FA pickup, and has been relatively solid during his career here, but there are games where the OC has gone after Henry on more than a couple of occasions. You can write it down today: The Colts want to start out fast, and look for a deep pass to Henry's side, expect to see this throughout the game today.
We can win this game, but we have to execute on all cylinders.
Go Cowboys!
This will be short and concise, the keys to the game will be tunrovers, penalties, and the play of Anthony Henry.
Henry has been an adequate FA pickup, and has been relatively solid during his career here, but there are games where the OC has gone after Henry on more than a couple of occasions. You can write it down today: The Colts want to start out fast, and look for a deep pass to Henry's side, expect to see this throughout the game today.
We can win this game, but we have to execute on all cylinders.
Go Cowboys!
11/05/2006
Cowboys 4-4, How Will It End?
With the Cowboys losing a heartbreaker on the road, the Cowboys drop to 4-4 for the year. The season is now half over, and for the Cowboys to have a legitimate chance of making the playoffs, the Cowboys must run the table or go 6-2 at the very worse, that would be 10-6. 9-7 and will not get it done, just like it did not get it done last year.
Supposedly the team we were fielding this year was going to be a SuperBowl contender, that's not the case. Just as Parcells has stated "you are what your record is" at right now, that's average, a .500 team that wins one and loses one.
We have plently of talent but god awful execution and concentration on both sides of the ball. Penalties and turnovers have been our crux all season, and unless this changes we miss the playoffs. This is not melodramatics on my part, but more of a reality check.
Let's take a glance at the remainder of the season:
11/12 @ Arizona
11/19 Indianapolis
11/23 Tampa Bay
12/3 @ NY Giants
12/10 New Orleans
12/16 @ Atlanta
12/25 Philadelphia
12/31 Detroit
So, what do you think, honestly? Is that not a brutal schedule or not? Now, we do have (5) home games coming up, we must sweep the home games, the other (3) games are on the road: Arizone, NY Giants, and Atlanta, we can lose 2 of those games. But who are we kidding, we can look at all the scenarios, the bottom line is that we cannot lose more than two games.
Based on our consistency through half the season I'm predicting that we go 8-8 or 7-9, and missing the playoffs. Sure you may not like this prediction, but it is what we are right now, and that's the most consistent thing we are right now, win one - lose one.
With the Cowboys losing a heartbreaker on the road, the Cowboys drop to 4-4 for the year. The season is now half over, and for the Cowboys to have a legitimate chance of making the playoffs, the Cowboys must run the table or go 6-2 at the very worse, that would be 10-6. 9-7 and will not get it done, just like it did not get it done last year.
Supposedly the team we were fielding this year was going to be a SuperBowl contender, that's not the case. Just as Parcells has stated "you are what your record is" at right now, that's average, a .500 team that wins one and loses one.
We have plently of talent but god awful execution and concentration on both sides of the ball. Penalties and turnovers have been our crux all season, and unless this changes we miss the playoffs. This is not melodramatics on my part, but more of a reality check.
Let's take a glance at the remainder of the season:
11/12 @ Arizona
11/19 Indianapolis
11/23 Tampa Bay
12/3 @ NY Giants
12/10 New Orleans
12/16 @ Atlanta
12/25 Philadelphia
12/31 Detroit
So, what do you think, honestly? Is that not a brutal schedule or not? Now, we do have (5) home games coming up, we must sweep the home games, the other (3) games are on the road: Arizone, NY Giants, and Atlanta, we can lose 2 of those games. But who are we kidding, we can look at all the scenarios, the bottom line is that we cannot lose more than two games.
Based on our consistency through half the season I'm predicting that we go 8-8 or 7-9, and missing the playoffs. Sure you may not like this prediction, but it is what we are right now, and that's the most consistent thing we are right now, win one - lose one.
11/01/2006
Romo Should Win Against Redskins
The Redskins have been the bust of the NFC East, and most likely the last year for Joe Gibbs; however, the 'Skins will come out and try to smack us in the mouth. This is a very critical game, a must win for the 'Skins. I expect them to pull everything out of the magic hat.
Unfortunately, the Cowboys should be able to win this game, and virtually dash the hopes of a winning season for the 'Skins. I would love nothing else but to beat them and beat them at home really good!
Romo has the mobility, the rocket arm, quick release, and the offensive weapons to pour it on against the lowly 'Skins. The thing that has stuck out about Romo is his distribution of the ball, especially with the TEs, and I think for our offense to keep drives going we must continue to spread the field. Like any other game, the key to victory will be turnovers. If we limit turnovers and our defense causes turnovers we will win everytime.
Let's get it done Romo!
The Redskins have been the bust of the NFC East, and most likely the last year for Joe Gibbs; however, the 'Skins will come out and try to smack us in the mouth. This is a very critical game, a must win for the 'Skins. I expect them to pull everything out of the magic hat.
Unfortunately, the Cowboys should be able to win this game, and virtually dash the hopes of a winning season for the 'Skins. I would love nothing else but to beat them and beat them at home really good!
Romo has the mobility, the rocket arm, quick release, and the offensive weapons to pour it on against the lowly 'Skins. The thing that has stuck out about Romo is his distribution of the ball, especially with the TEs, and I think for our offense to keep drives going we must continue to spread the field. Like any other game, the key to victory will be turnovers. If we limit turnovers and our defense causes turnovers we will win everytime.
Let's get it done Romo!
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